HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY, MRS. CHENERY!
Good Morning,
What a lovely way to start the day…wishing Mrs. Penny Chenery ALL THE VERY BEST on her 90th BIRTHDAY! From my entire TEAM and all of BARN 55, we would like to send her the warmest wishes and a big HIGH HOOF on her special day!
I was very blessed to meet Mrs. Chenery when she came to Hollywood Park in October, 2010. She was there to present the Trophy for the Ladies’ Secret–G1. For this meet, Oak Tree was held at Hollywood Park. In this race, I was competing to remain undefeated and for my 19th victory in a row. It was quite a day! Mrs. Chenery wanted to come and see ME in the paddock and be there for the event. She commented to the press that “SHE WANTED TO SEE ME DANCE”! She later told them, “I WAS IN HER PRESENCE AND SHE WAS IN COMPLETE COMMAND”. (Blush, Blush)
When I WON…the fans went WILD! This victory now highlighted my career record at 19-0! I remember these moments…all of them…so vividly. During the Winners’ Circle ceremonies, Mrs. Chenery was absolutely lovely. She posed for countless photos and joined in many interviews with THE MOSS’ and MY JOHN. Her comments about ME, my racing career, and my impact on the sport were glowing!
Can you imagine how PROUD I felt! These gracious remarks about ME coming from the woman who bred, raised, and raced the CHAMPION, SECRETARIAT! What a complete honor!
During the next several months, Mrs. Chenery created the Vox Populi Award to honor the HORSE in our industry who did so much during the year to captivate the fans! She personally selected ME to be the first honoree. This season, a committee of professionals in our industry along with the fans voting determined the winner. Rapid Redux was honored and presented with this year’s AWARD!
For all of your years of total devotion and dedication to our SPORT, the Thoroughbred Industry, and the entire breed of THROUGHBRED HORSES, Mrs. Chenry, we truly want to THANK YOU, HONOR YOU, and WISH YOU GREAT JOY on your special DAY! From the bottom of our hearts and souls…WE ADORE YOU!
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Happy Weekend Everyone! Enjoy RACING!)
Z
Susan from Fl
Happy B day Mrs. Chenry! Peace & Happiness to u Z!
signofthetimes
So glad you got the first spot !!!!
Alia Abu-Bakr
Happy Birthday Mrs.Chenry!!
Queen Z, you are them most BEAUTIFUL, SPECIAL, and AMAZING horse in history and you always will be. I LOVE you!!
Kirren
Happy Birthday Mrs. Chenery! And happy Friday to you, Z! Can’t wait to welcome Baby Z to the world!
As always, love and miss you, Z!
Kirren
I remember the day of your 19th victory well, Z. I was there in the stands to cheer you on. Both you and Mrs. Chenery were radiant!
PatB from NM
I was there too, loving every minute of it!
Sharon K.
I second that! What a lady and what a Champion in Secretariat! Count yourself as one of them Queen Zenyatt! Happy Birthday to Mrs. Chenery and to many more!
Agnes Carlson
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mrs. Chenery! have a great day! and you too, momma Z! :)
XOXO
Agnes in Sweden
Debbie B from Hampton
Happiest of days, Mrs. Chenery! May you be blessed with affection and pampered with attention on your birthday. Our wishes are joined with thanks for all that you have done for the community of horsemen who cherish the beauty of the horse, the challenge of the stakes, and the obligation of maintaining the integrity of the bloodlines. Peaceful happiness! Thank you, Z, for sharing this with all of us.
Susan
Happy Birthday Mrs. Chenry! Love to see females (2 and 4 legged) active in the sport of horseracing :)
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
Happy 90th Birthday, Penny!! You are the same age as my Beloved Mother :-) Blessings to both of you!
1) I was at HP when YOU won #19 Zen and I got to see Penny at the track!
2) I recorded your race – of course all you can hear is ME screaming at the top of my lungs LOL
Judy G
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
3) I was at SA for the Vox Populi Celebration and bought one of these incredible prints of YOU and Secretariat… XO
Kathy S.
Happy birthday to a great lady. She looks wonderful and she certainly has scores of peoples’ love and respect. Happy weekend Zenny, Tasty, Dottie and all Z-sters.
suew/Va
Oh, Zenny, what glorious memories your post today brought back to the surface.
Mrs. Chenry thought you were pretty darn special…just like her Big Red. YOU have been such a force for good in your industry and have brought so many talented people back to the public eye because of your accomplishments. I image Mrs. Chenry knew she was standing with greatness when she saw you in the paddock and again in the winners circle. You, Dottie and all associated with your care are the best folks in the world. I hope you and TT enjoy the weekend. Hugs and a High Hoof to you!
Judy Sims in Florida
Happy Birthday Mrs. Chenery.
You are a remarkable lady and have done remarkable things for
the sport of horse racing.
Blessings to you and your family.
I am on pins & needles (along with thousands of your other fans) Zenny waiting
on the blessed event to occur.
Stay warm and happy and I pray for a safe, easy delivery for you.
The same wishes for your BFF Tasty too.
“Foal Watch” is so exciting and anxious at the same time!
Hugs & nose kisses.
Debi Hamari
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Chenery!
Thank you for being such a wonderful examle to the horse racing industry, always doing right by your horses.
Many blessings to you on your special day!
Sally
A very happy birthday to Mrs. Chenery!!! What a gracious lady. I had the opportunity to meet her at the Michigan Horse Expo during the 90’s as she did a talk on her life with Secretariat. It was an awesome day and an event I will always remember. Now looking forward to the next big birthday…Zenny’s foal!!
Leslie
Happy , Happy Birthday to you Penny ! You are one of the true ambassadors of our sport , and you blessed us with the greatest horse (not mare !) that we shall ever see in the Mighty Secretariat ! Thank you for all you have given us…enjoy your special day !
carol in utah
THE VERY HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAY’S TO MS CHENRY….and a very good day to you too zenny…stay warm and cosy…have a great weekend…kisses for your soft nose…and a bunch for tasty too
carol in utah
Sorry…CHENERY….sometimes my fingers trip over themselves and I cant see what I am saying
sue and tony
Zenny. You continue to inspire and delight with each new post. The picture of Mrs. Chenry is beautiful. Of course she fell in love with you….who doesn’t. You and her Big Red are two of the finest horses the world will ever know.
Diane in CA
Happy Birthday Mrs Chenery.
Barb Zylbert
Very classy and courageous lady who was way ahead of her time. She guided Secretariat’s development and career with extraordinary skill as she was learning the ropes herself. Hats off and many more good years ahead! Woo Hoo!
helene
Happy birthday to the lovely Mrs. Chenry. She is a champion in the racing world, just like you, dear, sweet Zenny. Much love and many kisses and chucks to you, darling Zenny. Love, love, love.
sue and tony
Opps , we think it’s Chenery, not Chenry.
Shannon From Cool
Mrs. Chenery, you are one of my idols, right there next to Queen Z that is.
Happy Birthday and I wish you many, many more.
We are all so lucky to be witnessing this era in Thoroughbred history. You watching Queen Z and presenting her the first Vox Populi Award.
We thank you and Mr. & Mrs. Moss for sharing your magnificent horses, Secretariat and Zenyatta with us all. Of course, you know that WE all think that THEY are our OWN personal horses!
We have shared in your joy, excitment and love for these special and rare beings we call race horses.
Be well and glow on your special day.
Betty
Happy Birthday to one of the great ladies of horse racing, Mrs. Chenery. I have admired you since the early ’70’s. You have inspired so many woman. God bless you! Stay strong and well, and you, also, Beautiful Z!
Missy White
Happy Birthday Mrs. Chenery, Hope you have a wonderful Day! :)
Cathy Braun-Emig
Happy Birthday Mrs. Chenry! What a Great Lady you are. Queen Z that must of made you feel so good when she picked you! She knows her stuff!! YEA Big Red and Zenyatta!!!! Have a Great Weekenf Queen Z. and Tasty! Stay warm and cozy. Take good care baby bumps. ^..^<
Lauren
Happy Birthday Mrs. Chenery. I just watched some videos of Secretariat last night. He was amazing. I can still remember him winning the Belmont Stakes. That was a great moment. Happy Friday Z. Hope you and Baby Z and Tasty have a great weekend.
Theresa Buck/Texas
TGIF ms zenny hope you and your little one are doing well
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Chenery. I hope the blessing you have been to all of us comes back to you a hundredfold!
pamela hill
Happy Birthday Ms. Chenery!!! Just watched your movie “again” last night. What a story, and thank you for sticking to your guns with your horses!! You have done so much for the horse industry and women. You walking in on Bull at his men’s club was priceless. Big Red is and was my hero. He and Zenny stand alone on the king and queen thrones of the horse world. Zenny, continue your good health and contentment at Lane’s End. Love reading your diary and soooo appreciate your “ghost” writer. Blessed be!!
dunie
Here’s to Mrs Chenery and to our glorious Z!
Kathy B. (SoCal, FL)
I hope Mrs. Chenery has a delightful birthday! What a gift from God to be 90 years young! I hope she has a wonderful day with her family and friends. I hope you are doing well Z and wish you all the best in the coming weeks with your little one!
Shari Voltz/Ohio
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MRS. CHENERY and many many more. Thank you for all you have done with the sport. Secretariat was my first love. I remember watching him race. He was just AMAZING !!!!!! I also LOVE the movie : )
Hi Zenyatta. I have to tell you that today I was using my projector and a few classes got to see YOU racing on the big screen. You my Lady are AWESOME !!! Have a good day. I love you. Hugs and Kisses, Shari XXXOOO